Echion Technologies partners with Energy Tech Solution to develop XNO niobium-anode battery cells with high cycle life and fast charging. Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang brand is working on a luxury executive sedan, here it is in spy shots
BYD’s Yangwang brand seems to be very busy working on a new luxury executive sedan, which is allegedly internally codenamed Hu. Yangwang is BYD’s premium luxury brand in China, so this makes perfect sense. The upcoming car has been spotted on the streets of China wearing heavy camouflage. As you can see in the images below, it seems quite massive,… Read more…
Geely’s New EV Charger Is Absurdly Powerful: 2.2 Megawatts
BYD stunned the industry with its Flash chargers. Geely’s 2.25 megawatt system leaves it, and everyone else, behind. Read More…
BYD Denza launches Z9S electric sedan with range of up to 1,100 km
The Denza Z9S starts at 255,800 yuan ($37,910), 64,000 yuan lower than its pre-sales price. Read more…
CATL begins test production of battery cells in Debrecen
Chinese battery giant CATL has begun test production of battery cells at its new plant in Debrecen, Hungary. Previously, there were multiple delays, forcing European automakers to source supplies from China as an alternative. More recently, political headwinds have also emerged. Read more…
India: JSW Greentech enters e-CV segment with new Ampstar brand
JSW Greentech, a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate JSW Group, has announced its entry into the electric commercial vehicle segment with a new brand called Ampstar. It plans to launch a wide range of locally developed and manufactured buses and trucks under the new brand. Read more…
Nissan Pixo: an electric return to the A-segment
Nissan presents its electric microcar Pixo, which is closely related to the Renault Twingo Electric and the new Dacia Spring. All three electric vehicles will roll off the production line at the Renault plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. The Nissan Pixo is scheduled to start deliveries in early 2027. The price – remains a mystery. Read more…
Hyundai to supply 15 electric buses to Marrakech
Hyundai Motor is set to supply 15 Elec City buses to Marrakech, Morocco, as part of a development aid project with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). KOICA will provide the buses, fast chargers and related equipment, as well as local training and technical support for their operation and maintenance. Read more…
Changan UK selects Ohme as home charging partner
The Chinese automotive group Changan is partnering with Ohme as its preferred home EV charging partner in the UK. This will enable Changan customers to order an Ohme home charger and installation through the manufacturer’s UK dealership network. Read more…
Geely takes on BYD with system charging EVs to 70% in 4.5 minutes
Geely’s system took just 4 minutes and 30 seconds to charge from 10% to 70% in real-world tests, beating BYD’s 5 minutes. Read more…
Trucks gone wild! VinFast launches VF Wild EREV pickup
With more than 250 km (~155 miles) of battery-only range, genuine off-road capability, and a range extending ICE motor that pushes total range well past 1,000 km (~620 miles), VinFast’s new VF Wild is shaping up to be an interesting entry in the electrified truck race. Read more…
Get paid to charge, a free charger, *and* save the grid with a new GM EV in CA
General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric are running a deal to give new EV buyers a free charger, get paid to charge, and save the grid all at the same time. What’s not to love. Read more…
The New BMW i3 EV Is Coming To The U.S. Sooner Than Expected
The German automaker is opening the order books for the sleek electric sedan ahead of schedule. Read More…
China NEV retail sales fall 9% in first 20 days of September, outperforming broader market
NEV retail sales totaled 596,000 from September 1-20, accounting for 67.9% of passenger car retail sales. Read more…
Nissan updates the N7 with tech and lower prices to fight back in China
I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Nissan managed to build an executive-length, rear-wheel-drive electric saloon with active road-reading dampers, decent computing brains, and roof-mounted LiDAR – and then sell it for the price of a second-hand hatchback. I had to triple-check my sources, because the cheapest electric Nissan in Europe right now is the bare-bones… Read more…
US procurement alliance orders 2,500 Tesla Semi trucks
A new shipping alliance called ZET SCALE has placed an order for 2,500 Tesla Semi trucks in the USA. The alliance is a purchasing coalition that aims to acquire electric trucks at lower prices through bulk purchasing power. Read more…
Volkswagen launches long-wheelbase version of the ID. Buzz Cargo for €48,490
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is expanding the ID. Buzz Cargo lineup with a new variant: the Cargo with a long wheelbase (LWB). This model increases battery capacity to 86 kWh and cargo volume to 4.4 cubic meters. Prices start at €48,490 net. Read more…
Nio extends HERE partnership beyond Firefly to full European lineup
The companies will explore technologies supporting NOA and Nio World Model, laying the groundwork for future assisted driving capabilities in Europe. Read more…
The BMW iX3 Beat Mercedes And Volvo On Efficiency And Range In A Highway Test
The iX3 used less energy than the GLC and EX60 on the same route, blending lower consumption with a bigger battery. Read More…
Volkswagen Is Now Selling More EVs Than Gas Cars In Germany. That Changes The Plan
Demand for EVs is exploding in Germany, so Volkswagen needs to rethink how it builds cars in its home country. Read More…
